Husco-SABIC Collaboration Continues with ULTEM Resin

Husco will continue its collaboration with SABIC as it develops new innovations for next-generation vehicles based on ULTEM resin polyetherimide (PEI). Husco was an early adopter of ULTEM resin in automotive applications. It has been using unfilled and glass-reinforced grades for 12 years, during which time it has built up considerable expertise in design and production with these high-end materials. “We have been using ULTEM resin to drive innovation in engineering design and automation,” says Matt Schmitz, the company’s Engineering Programs Director. “Our success is based on knowledge of the applications and systems at our customers, who we work with to co-develop new products for the next-generation of road vehicles.” Husco’s expertise in use of high-performance, lightweight materials is considered invaluable as OEMs work on new and innovative solutions for drive train and braking systems in future vehicles. Typical applications for ULTEM resin developed by Husco are for components in their electro-hydraulic control valves. The application of those control valves are in Variable Valve Timing (VVT), Variable Displacement Oil Pump Control (VDOP), and Cylinder De-Activation Control (CDA), all of which enhance fuel efficiency and vehicle performance. For identifying growth opportunities for unsaturated polyester resin in the global automotive composites market, please visit http://www.lucintel.com/upr-in-automotive-composite-2016.aspx